Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2022; 10(17): 5717-5722
Published online Jun 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i17.5717
Diagnosis of spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection with ultrasound: A case report
Yi Zhang, Jiang-Ying Zhou, Jian Liu, Chen Bai
Yi Zhang, Jiang-Ying Zhou, Jian Liu, Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610599, Sichuan Province, China
Chen Bai, Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610599, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang Y conceived and supervised the study; Zhang Y and Liu J designed experiments; Zhang Y and Bai C performed experiments; Zhang Y, Zhou JY and Bai C analyzed data; Zhang Y wrote the manuscript; Zhang Y and Liu J made manuscript revisions; All authors reviewed the results and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Informed consent was obtained from the patient for the publication of the imaging data and other clinical information. The patient understood that her identity would not be disclosed.
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Corresponding author: Jian Liu, PhD, Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, No. 278 Baoguang Avenue Middle Section, Xindu District, Chengdu 610599, Sichuan Province, China. liujiansh@126.com
Received: October 21, 2021
Peer-review started: October 21, 2021
First decision: March 7, 2022
Revised: March 16, 2022
Accepted: April 15, 2022
Article in press: April 15, 2022
Published online: June 16, 2022
Core Tip

Core tip: Spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection is a rare disease. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is often the preferred diagnostic method for this disease. The initial diagnosis of this disease by ultrasound is rarely reported. Compared to CECT, ultrasound is a convenient, rapid, noninvasive, inexpensive and feasible bedside imaging method, which can be used to diagnose superior mesenteric artery dissection.